Continuing a tradition which began last season, Major League Baseball players will be wearing “Play Ball” patches on the front of their jerseys in game, in addition to special t-shirts for batting practice this weekend. The patches are worn as part of a promotion of youth participation in both baseball and softball. You’ll note in the
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MLB Teams Wearing Green This Weekend for Memorial Day 2017
All thirty Major League Baseball teams will be wearing camouflage-inspired caps, jerseys, and socks throughout the weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) in honour of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday. We’ve got a new camouflage style this year, no longer using the USMC design the league is now going with what they’re calling
Photos: Orioles Celebrate Maryland With Special Uniforms
The Baltimore Orioles took to the field while celebrating their home state last night, making use of the iconic Maryland state flag on several parts of the uniform. The uniforms were worn as part of “Celebrate Maryland” night at Camden Yards, the Orioles gave replica versions of the jerseys out to fans
Game Worn Guide documents decades of MLB jerseys
Bill Henderson, author of the Game Worn Guide to MLB Jerseys, answers his front door on a rainy Saturday afternoon wearing a camouflage New York Mets jersey tucked into jeans. It’s a bit startling because I know two things about Bill: He does not like specialty jerseys and he is a Phillies fan.
MLB Teams Wearing Pink This Weekend for Moms Everywhere
All thirty Major League Baseball teams will be paying tribute to mom this weekend by wearing special pink and graphite uniforms. The uniforms will be worn for games played on Saturday May 13th and for Mother’s Day Sunday on May 14th. This year’s Mother’s Day set features a graphite cap with
Media Guide Offers Look at 2017 World Series, Postseason Logos
The 2017 World Series and MLB Postseason logos have both made their first appearance, showing up on a digital copy of the 2017 MLB Umpire Media Guide which has recently been posted online. A special thank you to all of those who tipped me off to this. Both the Postseason and World
MLB Unveils 2017 Holiday Uniforms, Will Now Cover Entire Weekends
Holiday weekends are going to be a little extra special this summer, as Major League Baseball has unveiled its new line of Special Event uniforms for the 2017 season. The uniforms cover the four major holidays during the season as well as what will be worn for the All-Star Game and it’s Home
2017 MLB Logo and Uniform Preview
Welcome to the 2017 Major League Baseball season. I don’t know about you but as each year passes, the off-season seems shorter and shorter to me. I’m not complaining, just noting. Not a lot of major changes going into the new season, the San Diego Padres the only club to introduce
Cardinals Throwing Back to 1967 on May 16
The St Louis Cardinals today announced via their SnapChat account that the team will be wearing throwback uniforms this season. For their game against the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium on May 16th, the Cardinals will wear a uniform design worn originally 50 years prior, during their 1967 World Series
Champion Cubs Will Wear Gold Uniforms Twice in April
The Golden Bears! To celebrate their 2016 World Series Championship, the Chicago Cubs will wear gold trimmed uniforms for two home games during their opening series next month. For their games against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, April 10th and Wednesday, April 12th (their first two home dates of the
Pittsburgh Pirates will have new cap for camo uniforms in 2017
Ahead of the 2015 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled camouflage alternate uniforms that were to be worn for select home games. The above photo is from last season, and as you can see, the Pirates have been wearing camouflage hats to go with the uniforms. That’s about to change, as
White Sox Embrace the Lost Art of Ticket Design
When it comes to design in sports there’s a common theme which appears to have been lost over time. I’m not necessarily speaking about logos and uniforms, although with logos it certainly applies. I’m focusing more on the complimentary pieces that make the in-game experience that much more complete: programs,